Mississippi Faces Freezing Temperatures This Weekend
Cold front brings wind gusts Thursday and Friday before low temperatures drop near or below freezing across the state.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Forecasts
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A cold front moving through Mississippi is forecast to bring gusts up to 25 mph on Thursday and Friday, November 12-13, 2026, followed by low temperatures dropping to near or below freezing across most of the state on Saturday, November 14-15.
Why it matters
Mississippi residents have enjoyed sunny skies and highs in the 70s, but the coming drop marks a sharp shift into winter-like conditions for the weekend. Freezing lows reaching as far south as the Pine Belt may affect plants, pets, and outdoor plans.
Forecast wind gusts reach 25 mph in Jackson and Hattiesburg on Thursday and Friday, with Saturday morning lows of 28 to 40 degrees across the state. Exact timing and intensity of the cold front remain subject to change in the coming days.
The details
Mostly sunny skies and highs near 73-78 degrees are expected Monday through Wednesday, Veterans Day included, before a cold front brings northwest winds Thursday. Colder air follows for the weekend, with Jackson's forecast low on Thursday night near 40 degrees.
Timeline
Monday, November 9, 2026: Mostly sunny with highs near 73-74 degrees.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Mostly sunny with highs near 78 degrees before winds shift west-southwest.
Thursday, November 12, 2026: Cold front brings northwest winds with gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday, November 14, 2026: Low temperatures forecast between 28 and 40 degrees across Mississippi.
Seasonal Patterns
The forecast follows a familiar November pattern in which warm, sunny days in Mississippi give way to an early cold front that pushes overnight lows to freezing as far south as the Pine Belt. Comparing these lows against historical November averages for the region would show how early in the season this cold snap arrives.
Residents should protect pets and outdoor plants before the Saturday morning freeze arrives. Secure loose objects ahead of Thursday and Friday wind gusts of up to 25 mph.
The takeaway
Mississippians should plan now for a chilly weekend after a run of warm days, especially for plants and pets sensitive to freezing temperatures. Checking the forecast closer to Thursday will help confirm the timing of the wind gusts and the cold front.
What happens next
Saturday morning lows are expected to reach their coldest point between 28 and 40 degrees, with freezing temperatures possible in the northern and central parts of the state.
Further reading
For more on what lies ahead, explore the latest Forecasts section for Mississippi.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Clarion-Ledger.
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